Melvin E. Miller

March 25, 1946 - August 23, 2018

Melvin E. Miller, age 72 of Vineland, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday morning, August 23, 2018. He had been in declining health. Born in Vineland, Melvin was raised in Northern New Jersey (Somerville) and then returned to Vineland in 1960. He graduated from Vineland High School, Class of 1964 and then went on to marry his loving wife, Patricia, and together they shared over 53 years of marriage. Melvin worked for 15 years as a Corrections officer at Bayside State Prison and then went on to work at Southern State Prison for another 15 years, retiring in 2003. Melvin was an avid fisherman, and in earlier years, he enjoyed hunting and trapping. Cooking outdoors for countless family gatherings and woodworking were among his favorite pastimes, but most of all, Melvin truly cherished the time that he was able to spend with his family. Melvin will be sadly missed by his wife, Patricia (Heer) Miller of Vineland; one daughter Dawn Miller of Millville; one son William "Willie" Miller of Vineland; two brothers, Steven Miller and wife Patricia of Burlington, N.C. and Richard Miller and wife Linda of Carrabelle, FL.; his mother Melvina (Woolley) Miller; two grandchildren, Jackie and Jessie Miller; and two great-grandchildren, Cheyenne and Braedon. He was predeceased by his son Melvin Miller, Jr. and his father Stephen Miller. Services for Melvin will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Christy Funeral Home, Millville. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Melvin E. Miller may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.